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May 12, 2016Comments Off on Indiana’s Business Web Portal “INBiz” Launches

In a news release from Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson’s office this week, Governor Mike Pence and Secretary Lawson announced the launching of Indiana’s Business Web Portal, or INBiz. The new Web Portal is designed to streamline the steps a business takes when registering with the state as well as filing, reporting and making payments. The first phase of …

May 12, 2016Comments Off on FDA says Rise in Tattoos has Led to a Rise in Infections

One in five Americans has a tattoo, according to a survey released by Harris Interactive. The Federal Drug Administration says that this rise in tattoos has led to a rise in infections. Americans are seeing infections from both unsterile equipment and contaminated ink. But despite warnings from the FDA, Evil by the Needle’s owner, Jamie Rio, says that she hasn’t …

Last night, the Bloomington City Council showed favor for new changes to its municipal sign ordinance in order to comply with a recent US Supreme Court ruling; One in five Americans has a tattoo, according to a survey released by Harris Interactive. The Federal Drug Administration says that this rise in tattoos has led to a rise in infections; In …

May 11, 2016Comments Off on WFHB Documentary: White Nationalism, an excerpt

Tonight’s WFHB community report is an excerpt from a recent documentary produced by WFHB’s Interchange, titled “Racist Revolutionaries — the Alt-Right Uprising.” Correspondent Dan Young talks about the contemporary white supremacist movement known as the alt-right, and looks at the views of southern Indiana alt-right figure Matthew Heimbach.

The Indiana University Art Museum received a donation of 15 million dollars today from IU alumni Sidney and Lois Eskenazi, according to a press release from the museum; A two-year-old legislative rewrite of the Indiana criminal code is forcing local communities to deal with an increase in low level felons. As a result of the rewrite, fewer low-level offender go …

May 10, 2016Comments Off on The Ins and Outs of Money – Lawyering Up, Money Smart Style

Lawyer jokes: funny. Finding yourself in need of a lawyer: not so funny. Save headaches and money by knowing what you’re looking for when seeking legal advice. Produced by Ryan Stacy and Associate Producer Kristina Wiltsee. It’s part of the It’s Your Money Project at Monroe County Public Library. Executive Producer is Joe Crawford.

May 10, 2016Comments Off on New Income Tax Proposed by Ellettsville Town Council

Last night the Ellettsville Town Council discussed a new income tax that Monroe County taxpayers might soon be paying. The tax would be one quarter of one percent. For a person earning $50,000 a year, that would amount to $125. We bring you some of last night’s discussion now for today’s WFHB community report.

Governor Mike Pence has selected a nominee to be appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court; Indiana drivers headed to Louisville will soon be paying as much as four dollars to cross into Kentucky; After many years of requiring customers to fill out paper forms, the Bloomington Utilities Department has moved some of its operations online; Uncertainty about possible legislative changes …

On this evening’s episode of Bring It On, William Hosea and Liz Mitchell welcome Stanley Madison, chairman and founder of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation. Lyles Station is an unincorporated community in Patoka Township, Gibson County, Indiana. The community dates from 1849, and was formally named Lyles Station in 1886 to honor Joshua Lyles, a free African American who migrated …

Now in its 9th year in Nashville, Golden Ticket Productions (formerly Palace Theater) present this popular holiday variety show. Al new for 2016, music includes Christmas songs, Broadway classics plus comedy including a finale with Santa Claus. The show is ramped up to fill the Playhouse with holiday singing, laughter and special effects lighting! Golden Ticket Productions produced two hit …